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Black History Year

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community. The Black History Year feed connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are usually excluded from mainstream conversations, through must-hear interviews and 2-Minute Black History stories. You might not agree with everything you hear, but

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3:18

Sick And Tired Of Abusers, "The Help" Became The...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/24

Dorothy Bolden was taken into police custody for refusing to wash another dish after hours. The white family who employed her assumed “the help” was too dumb and helpless to exercise her rights - but they never expected she’d call her sisters for backup! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your

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3:12

How The World's Most Powerful Empire Was Overcome

Black History Year ·

2024/01/23

From westward expansion to the southernmost gulf coast, this country romanticizes the “pioneering spirit.” But there was a larger, more violent expansion hidden away by history. It started with seven horrific words, and Black people still suffer their power today. ___________________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen

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2:57

Evil "Voo Doo" Dolls? Just A Figment Of The White...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/22

New Orleans souvenir shops are famous – or should we say infamous – for these little dolls, often accompanied by pins and “spells.” But there’s just one thing wrong with so-called “voodoo” dolls. They don’t actually exist! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com —

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3:34

How ‘‘Sucking Teeth’’ Became A Centuries-Old Custom

Black History Year ·

2024/01/19

Growing up, we all somehow learned how to suck our teeth, many without realizing when we first learned to “mchewwww.” It turns out, Black folks have held onto this custom for generations. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10

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3:16

The Most Powerful Black Politician You've Never Heard Of

Black History Year ·

2024/01/18

He may as well have been a unicorn: an honest, pro-Black politician during the Reconstruction era, where corruption and racism ran rampant! But soon he was dead – and his name would be as hard to find in history as a unicorn! But why? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:13

The Valuable Lesson Martin Luther King Learned About...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/17

Martin Luther King, Jr. couldn’t believe it. After everything, he’d been double-crossed by one of the most liberal and supportive white friends he had – JFK! But there was a silver lining to this rain cloud – and a powerful lesson was learned. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:28

What Happened When She Pushed Back Against MLK?

Black History Year ·

2024/01/16

The Civil Rights Movement was in full swing. While MLK gave public speeches, she did the work on the ground, building community. But now, their one major disagreement threatened to stall the whole movement! Would anything help them cooperate? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:18

The Little Known Stevie Wonder - MLK Day Connection

Black History Year ·

2024/01/15

The audience fell quiet as Stevie Wonder took the stage. Soon, joyous notes reverberated through the air, filling the entire night air with hope, power and inspiration. But this was no ordinary concert – he had a bigger purpose. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:03

The Real Reason Black People Love Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Black History Year ·

2024/01/12

If this sounds absurd, that’s because it was. Back in the day, we couldn’t be caught eating vanilla ice cream. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share

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2:48

This Genius Black Herbal Tradition Has Been Around...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/11

The roots of medical racism go deep, but the ways our people have always healed themselves are even deeper. We NEVER need whites’ care, and this herbalist tradition proves it. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but

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3:02

The Upside-Down History Of Racist Dolls

Black History Year ·

2024/01/10

What has two heads and is half black, half white, and all racist? The answer could turn your world upside down. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it

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3:20

She Exposed The Biggest Cancer Scam Of The Century

Black History Year ·

2024/01/09

It was the biggest scam of the century. Cancer patients were being sold a fake cure, and she knew how to stop them. But there was one huge problem: according to the government, she didn’t even exist! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people

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3:22

This Rare Version Of The Bible Reveals An...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/08

We already know that when it comes to history, the records have been whitewashed and edited with white supremacy in mind. But the trickery didn’t stop with history. White supremacists also messed with the Bible – right in front of our faces! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions

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3:17

Why This ‘Freedom Food’ Is Important To Black Culture

Black History Year ·

2024/01/05

Long before they were fancy, oysters were considered "dirty" food. But they've always been crucial for us, from being used to build shelters to serving as a spiritual tool. Here's why oysters are essential to Black culture. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:23

The Black Origins Of Surfing

Black History Year ·

2024/01/04

We often hear that Black people don’t swim and do water sports. For example, many consider surfing a “white people activity.” But this is a bonafide ‘white’ lie. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar

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3:16

Black Families Dreaded This Cruel Day Every Year

Black History Year ·

2024/01/03

New Year’s Day is a time for celebration, goal-setting, and a fresh start for many people today. But it wasn’t that simple for enslaved Africans. Like doomsday, January 1st loomed over their heads. What was so dreadful about the new year? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:15

This Black Ballerina Was Told To Paint Her Face White...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/02

She’d been practicing for years just for this moment. She floated onto the stage with a poise that had their mouths on the floor. As she’d hoped, the company wanted her as their star ballerina – but only on one racist condition. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:00

The First Black Circus Owner's Philosophy On How To...

Black History Year ·

2024/01/01

The circus was in town, and the tent was filled to capacity. Families traveled from miles around to see something they’d never seen. As the Ringmaster stepped from the shadows, the crowd gasped. What on earth was THIS? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com

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3:08

This Enslaved Man Mapped Mammoth Cave By Memory

Black History Year ·

2023/12/29

The circus was in town, and the tent was filled to capacity. Families traveled from miles around to see something they’d never seen. As the Ringmaster stepped from the shadows, the crowd gasped. What on earth was THIS? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com

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3:13

His Culinary Genius Helped Free Him From Enslavement

Black History Year ·

2023/12/28

It was the closest he’d ever been to freedom. He was being paid, and Black folks around him existed freely! But before long, enslavement would rear its ugly head again – and he’d have to cook up some creativity to get free truly. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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